DALLAS — When it comes to major cities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Denton stood out as the most affordable. According to a new study from SmartAsset, Denton’s cost of living fell 0.81% between 2024 and 2025. The city sits 3.9% below the national average.
Meanwhile, Plano experienced one of the largest increases locally. The study found the cost of living there rose about 1.1% last year, placing it 8.6% above the national average.
In Fort Worth, costs rose 2.3% over the year, though the city remains 4% below the national average, suggesting the area continues to offer relative affordability despite rising prices…